And we're gonna talk about some of the remarkable things that have been
discovered about how dogs think.
And some of the things that are not so remarkable about how dogs solve problems.
We're going to also talk about our relationship with dogs and
how we might use this new understanding to better teach dogs.
Also, how to deal with problems that dogs have with things like aggression.
Finally, what does it mean for
our relationship that we have all this new knowledge.
So for the class what'll be really helpful is the text, The Genius of Dogs.
It's not required but a lot of what we're gonna talk about is based on this book.
That reviews all the literature that's come out on Dog Psychology.
And also what'll be helpful is dognition.com.
So if you go to dognition.com/mooc, M,O,O,C.
You will find a free version that will provide you the first two sets of games.
That are the actual games that have been published in the published literature,
but you can play with your dog at home.
So, go to dognition.com.
Check it out.
Again, it's dognition.com/mooc.
Again, not required, but think of it as like a laboratory for
the class that you'll really enjoy.
Okay, so let's set some ground rules for the class.
So, the first thing is how are you going to be assessed.
Well, you know we're gonna have quizzes at the end of each lecture.
There'll be a couple of questions that will pertain to that lecture specifically,
and then we're gonna have a final exam at the very end.
So nothing complicated and
I think you'll find it fun cuz the material couldn't be more fun.
And then, obviously we'll have forums where you can discuss each lecture
with other people taking the class.
I know that, on course people have found that even the most,
you know, most important thing they can do.
And that leaves me the unfortunate part of course where because there's so
many students taking each class, it's hard for a professor like myself or the TA's,
the teaching assistants to answer any emails you have.
So we won't be able to write you back, so please don't write and
ask questions to us directly.
Those are best channeled to those forums where you can discuss with
many of the other students taking the class.
Ad we'll be out there occasionally addressing things that you might be
concerned about.
The other thing, is don't put answers to the quizzes,
and for each week on the form because that obviously will ruin it for other people.
So the rules are pretty simple, enjoy the lectures, take the quizzes,
there will be a final and get out there.
And talk with your fellow students.